Planning a driveway extension in Godalming
In and around Godalming, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Godalming?
Most driveway extension quotes in the South East fall within £95–£160 per m² including VAT. A 15 m² extension would usually be about £1,700–£2,800, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway extension in block paving | £95–£160 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£45 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,100–£3,250 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
A driveway extension adds paving to an existing drive, usually to fit a second car by taking in part of the front lawn, or to lengthen a drive towards the house or garage. The new section is built on its own sub-base and tied into the old paving so the two act as one surface.
- Old edge restraint taken out and the new paving toothed into the old pattern
- Check of the existing drive: block range, thickness, levels and condition
- Joint sand, compaction and a clean-down of the old section
- Dig-out and sub-base for the new area
- New edging, kerbs or a low retaining edge where the lawn is cut back
What the survey covers
- The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
- Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
- Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
- Trees and roots near the drive
Planning and kerb rules in Godalming
Godalming is in England, so these rules apply:
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
From enquiry to finished paving
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
How we work
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Drive extensions in Godalming: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Godalming?
We bring samples to the survey and suggest blocks and borders that suit the age and brick of the house. Final colour is your choice.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway extension in Godalming?
In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
How much does a driveway extension cost in Godalming?
Our guide for Godalming is £95–£160 per m² including VAT, so a 15 m² extension is usually about £1,700–£2,800. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do you cover Guildford, Farnham and Woking?
Yes. We cover Godalming and the places around it, including Guildford, Farnham and Woking, and the rest of Surrey.
Drive extensions near Godalming
Nearby towns we cover for drive extensions, and drive extensions across Surrey:
- Drive extensions in Guildford
- Drive extensions in Farnham
- Drive extensions in Woking
- Drive extensions in Camberley
- Drive extensions in Leatherhead
- Drive extensions in Walton-on-Thames
